The metal d-orbitals that are directly facing the ligands in K 3 [Co(CN) 6 ] are:

Chemistry · NEET · NTA Exams — Coordination Compounds

1. \(d_{x 2}, d_{y 2} \text { and } d_{z} 2\)
2. \(d_{x y} d_{x z} \text { and } d_{y 2}\)
3. \(d_{x y} \text { and } d_{x^{2}-y^{2}}\)
4. \(d_{x^{2}-y^{2}} \text { and } d_{z^{2}}\)

Answer

(D) d_ x^ 2 -y^ 2 and d_ z^ 2

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